I found an article about how African Americans are portrayed in television. It says that while The Cosby Show is successful, other sitcoms with African American actors have been less successful, and were received poorly by critics. This was causing most producers to believe that black stars would not be widely accepted unless they had white actors supporting it. The Cosby Show was the exception to this, and was seen by many as a step towards breaking the racial barrier around television.
Song:
Camouflage Stan Ridgeway
Reason:
Great story song by the new wave's Johnny Cash.
Patrick Kirby (Uncle)
1976:
Article:
This article is about how Barbara Jordan, a black woman, who was senator in 1966, was received at the Democratic Convention of 1976. When she became senator, she was the first black senator of Texas since 1883. She won with over 60% of the votes, and introduced legislation that improved the life of minorities, the poor and woman. At the Democratic Convention she was received with thunderous applause.
Song:
Blitzkrieg Bop The Ramones
Reason:
Two minutes of perfection.
Lynn Kirby (Mom)
1966:
Article:
This is an article about how Kwanzaa, a holiday started in 1966 to celebrate African culture. It has joined Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan among important holidays in the winter, but unlike those holidays, Kwanzaa was not religious. It was started solely as a way to celebrate the African heritage that many Americans had, but did not celebrate.
Song:
I'm not like everybody else The Kinks
Reason:
It's a defiant pop song, with an early punk rock attitude in a 60's song.
Sean Kirby (Dad)
10-20-30
1986:
Article:
I found an article about how African Americans are portrayed in television. It says that while The Cosby Show is successful, other sitcoms with African American actors have been less successful, and were received poorly by critics. This was causing most producers to believe that black stars would not be widely accepted unless they had white actors supporting it. The Cosby Show was the exception to this, and was seen by many as a step towards breaking the racial barrier around television.Song:
Camouflage Stan RidgewayReason:
Great story song by the new wave's Johnny Cash.Patrick Kirby (Uncle)
1976:
Article:
This article is about how Barbara Jordan, a black woman, who was senator in 1966, was received at the Democratic Convention of 1976. When she became senator, she was the first black senator of Texas since 1883. She won with over 60% of the votes, and introduced legislation that improved the life of minorities, the poor and woman. At the Democratic Convention she was received with thunderous applause.Song:
Blitzkrieg Bop The RamonesReason:
Two minutes of perfection.Lynn Kirby (Mom)
1966:
Article:
This is an article about how Kwanzaa, a holiday started in 1966 to celebrate African culture. It has joined Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan among important holidays in the winter, but unlike those holidays, Kwanzaa was not religious. It was started solely as a way to celebrate the African heritage that many Americans had, but did not celebrate.Song:
I'm not like everybody else The KinksReason:
It's a defiant pop song, with an early punk rock attitude in a 60's song.Sean Kirby (Dad)